How would you designLewis Hamilton's watch? What design would you give to the Nico Rosberg watch? The passion of Swiss watchmakingIWC Schaffhausenhas the answer: the Ingenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton Edition y el Ingenieur Chronograph Nico Rosberg Edition. Two models in limited editions of 250 copies each presented a few days before the Singapore Grand Prix.
As ambassadors ofIWC Schaffhausen, both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg participated in the design of both pieces. "Lewis and Nico are not only unique personalities and successful athletes, but also very creative.
They both immediately welcomed our idea of collaborating on a launch of two limited edition watches with great interest. I am sure that these unique models will be appreciated in equal measure by both sports fans and watch connoisseurs," explains Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.
The brand took advantage of the presentation of the IWC Lewis Hamilton Nico Rosberg to announce that it is extending its association with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team, so the contact of the Swiss with Formula 1 seems to continue to bear fruit in the near future.
La colección Ingenieur de IWC SchaffhausenIt uses typical racing materials such as titanium, carbon fiber fabric or ceramic. For the case, both pilots chose titanium. Both theIngenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton Editionlike himIngenieur Chronograph Nico Rosberg EditionThey are equipped with the manufacture caliber 89361. In a new specific development, a double ratchet winding ofIWCwhich is one of the most powerful drives used in Haute Horlogerie movements ofIWC. The counter located above allows you to consult the timed hours and minutes as easily as the time. The second hand times times less than one minute from the center. Particularly practical for everyone on the track is the flyback function for timing pit stops.
In a nod to the alliance ofIWC Schaffhausenwith the team, in the titanium background of theIWC Lewis Hamilton Nico RosbergThey carry a carbon fiber fabric medallion that may show signs of use whose material originally belonged to one of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Silver Arrows.
The modelIngenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton EditionIt is made of resistant titanium without irritating effects on the skin and has become the only watch with a titanium bracelet in the entire collection ofIWCdue to Hamilton's predilection for metal watches. “My intention was to have a watch with a markedly technical nature,” explains Lewis Hamilton himself. “With its carbon dial, pushers, crown, crown guard and screw heads made of zirconium oxide, the model reflects the high-tech materials of FORMULA 1.”
El Ingenieur Chronograph Nico Rosberg Edition, a true watch enthusiast who has even worn the watchmaker's coat in the IWC workshops, has a silver dial, a titanium case, with crown and crown protection and screw heads made of zirconium oxide and a sporty and light image. Colored in yellow, the counter hand at "12 o'clock" and the second hand are reminiscent of the neon yellow helmet that has been Nico Rosberg's hallmark for seven years. It is worn on a rubber strap, finished with engraved calfskin padding and gray stitching. “As I see it, clocksIWC"They incorporate not only complex technology and cutting-edge performance, but also passion and emotions," said Nico Rosberg, summing up his impressions. "I also wanted to show this in my watch. The combination of my favorite material, titanium, and the black strap with a clear dial promised an impressive contrast.”
The passion of both pilots for mechanical watches was welcomed by the engineers atIWC Schaffhausenwho have worked hand in hand with the pilots in the preparation of theIWC Lewis Hamilton Nico Rosberg . “Lewis and Nico surprised us by providing extremely specific ideas about what the ideal watch for them should be,” says Christian Knoop, creative director ofIWC Schaffhausen. "It was clear that watches are a topic that excites them personally. They have been involved in the design process with great intelligence and a fine aesthetic sense, which has been a contribution to the result achieved."
Features of the Ingenieur Chronograph Edition Lewis Hamilton watch (ref. IW379602)
IWC Double Ratchet Winding Mechanical Chronograph Movement
Date display with quick adjustment via crown
Hours, minutes and seconds stop function
Hours and minutes totalizer integrated into a counter at 12 o'clock
flyback function
Small seconds with stop device
Screw down crown
crown protection
Back ring, engraved with the inscription “IWC ∙ INGENIEUR ∙ LEWIS HAMILTON ∙ ONE OUT OF 250”
Manufacture caliber 89361
Frequency 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz Rubies 38 Power reserve 68 h
automatic winding
Materials: titanium case, black dial made of carbon fiber fabric, indexes and hands coated with Super-LumiNova®*, titanium bracelet with fine-adjustment clasp, titanium folding clasp
Crystal: sapphire, flat, anti-reflective on both sides
Screw down crown
Hermetic 12 bar
Diameter 45mm
Height 15.5mm
Features of the Ingenieur Chronograph Nico Rosberg Edition watch (ref. IW379603).
Mechanical chronograph movement with double ratchet winding from IWC – Date display with quick adjustment via crown – Stop function for hours, minutes and seconds – Totalizer for hours and minutes integrated into a counter at 12 o'clock – Flyback function – Small seconds with stop device – Screw-down crown – Crown protection – Limited to 250 pieces – Caseback ring, engraved with the inscription “IWC ∙ INGENIEUR ∙ NICO ROSBERG ∙ ONE OUT OF 250»
Manufacture caliber 89361
Frequency 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz Rubies 38 Power reserve 68 h
automatic winding
Materials: titanium case, silver dial, indexes and hands coated with Super-LumiNova®*, rubber strap with engraved calfskin padding, titanium folding clasp
Crystal: sapphire, flat, anti-reflective on both sides
Screw down crown
Hermetic 12 bar
Diameter 45mm
Height 15.5mm
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